In 1950, authorities banned people from dying to prevent this - and the law is still in place.

Those who are near death are flown to mainland Norway where they can die safely.

Itsukushima, Japan

The island of Itsukushima, also known as Miyajim, in Japan doesn’t have extreme temperatures but it is a highly religious place.

Considered a sacred location, Itsukushima has multiple shrines and temples. To keep it pure, death (and giving birth) was banned until 1868. No cemeteries or hospitals are found on the small island, even today.